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Corbin (@CHosler88), DJ (@Rose0fThorns) and Jason (@jasonEalt) are back from GP Madison and here to talk about the Mythic Edition gifts, Magic Pro League changes, and answer all your emails! Make sure to check us out on Youtube because everything is better with video. https://www.youtube.com/user/BrainstormBrewery TeeSpring:https://teespring.com/shop/bsbTshirt18?aid=marketplace&tsmac=marketplace&tsmic=search#pid=2&cid=2397&sid=front 02:25 #MtGMadison 09:59 Breaking Bulk 15:08 Magic Pro League...
Corbin (@CHosler88), DJ (@Rose0fThorns) and Jason (@jasonEalt) are back from GP Madison and here to talk about the Mythic Edition gifts, Magic Pro League changes, and answer all your emails! Make sure to check us out on Youtube because everything is better with video. https://www.youtube.com/user/BrainstormBrewery TeeSpring:https://teespring.com/shop/bsbTshirt18?aid=marketplace&tsmac=marketplace&tsmic=search#pid=2&cid=2397&sid=front 02:25 #MtGMadison 09:59 Breaking Bulk 15:08 Magic Pro League...
With the Magic Pro League matches coming up, Mike is asking Sam for some help with Standard decks! Join our two hosts for a discussion on the new Standard format and a look into Sam's preparation into GP Madison! Be sure to follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/propointscast You can follow the hosts here: Mike Sigrist: twitter.com/MSigrist83 Sam Black: twitter.com/SamuelHBlack Paulo Vitor Damo Da Rosa: twitter.com/PVDDR
MTG Pro Tutor - Insights, Tips & Advice from Magic: The Gathering Pros
Raphaël Lévy is a Magic Player from Toulouse, France. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in November 2006. He has 3 Pro Tour Top 8's and 20 Grand Prix Top 8's with 5 wins to his name and led the French team to victory in the 2013 World Magic Cup. Click to Tweet: I loved hearing Raphael Levy's story on MTG Pro Tutor today! He was an amazing guest and shared great tips. http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-ep46 First Set Arabian Nights Antiquities Favorite Set Innistrad Favorite Card Llanowar ElvesElvish Mystic What makes Magic: The Gathering fun for you? Raphael is very competitive and the challenge has kept him hooked. Even when going through stale periods Raphael stuck around because he loves winning. Proudest Magic Moment Raphael joined an international team called Legion in 1997. He did this by qualifying for the Pro Tour by winning a Grand Prix in Djon which was 8 hours away. Hall of Fame ceremony in his home country of France. All of Raphael's family attended. With them there, along with his countrymen, he felt very honored and proud. Best Format Limited (Draft and Sealed) How to Choose a Standard Deck Raphael knows his play style and picks a deck that is competitive and that he can pilot well. Raphael really understands the combat phase and therefore does not play control decks. Choose a deck that fits your style. Biggest Mistake Players Make The biggest mistake Raphael sees is in the combat step. Players don't think about it enough. People don't realize that missing one point of damage in a combat step can lose then the game. Watch, talk and analyze Magic Card Evaluation Tips Raphael waits for the whole set to come out before evaluating cards. Sealed & Draft Tips Experiment with Limited yourself. Draft lots of color combinations and you will get a feel for what works and what doesn't. Read, listen and watch others but always apply what you learn by drafting yourself. Raphael mentions his draft at GP Madison 2015. What's In Your Bag Deck boxSleevesTokensDicePensPaperBanana - healthiest snack you can have (not too heavy and full of nutrients)Water Improvement Suggestions Limited: Buy 6-12 packs, mark the packs and then after you build your deck (draft, sealed, team) you can rebuild the packs, switch around the rares and then play again. To be a better Magic player you need to not play Magic. This will help you avoid burnout, avoid automatic plays and put yourself in a different mindset for tournaments. Don't play your cards as they come. Stop and think. Magic Resource TCG Player - Raphael's articles Connect With Raphael Twitter: @hahamoud Twitch: twitch.tv/raphaellevy Like What You Hear? If you like the show, head on over to iTunes and leave an honest Rating & Review. Let me know what you like and what I can do better so I can make the show the best it can be and continue bringing you valuable content. I read every single one and look forward to your feedback. Sponsors "There's no such thing as a difficult thing. It's either possible or impossible." ~Raphael Levy